Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe credited goalkeeper Martin Dubravka and the entire team for securing a clean sheet in their 2-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Monday night. Goals from Alexander Isak and Joelinton in the first half were enough to give Newcastle all three points, lifting them to fifth in the Premier League, just three points behind Chelsea in fourth. After the game, Howe spoke about the importance of confidence and the positive changes within his team. “Earlier in the season, we were on the receiving end of early goals, and it makes such a difference,”…
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Marcus Rashford has been the subject of intense speculation about his future at Manchester United. While rumors about a potential exit have circulated, the forward has not outright dismissed them, instead expressing a desire for a new challenge in his career. In a recent interview, Rashford revealed he is ready for the next step in his journey, emphasizing that, should he leave Manchester United, it would be on good terms, without any ill feelings or negative comments towards the club. Rashford’s situation at United is complicated, with reports suggesting the club may be open to selling him in the January…
Chelsea have reportedly been presented with the chance to re-sign Fikayo Tomori from AC Milan, a surprising turn of events for the former academy graduate. Tomori, who rose through Chelsea’s youth system, left the club in January 2021 after falling out of favor under then-manager Frank Lampard. He quickly became a key figure at Milan, playing a pivotal role in their Serie A title-winning campaign the following season. However, Tomori’s status at Milan has declined this year. Former coach Paulo Fonseca gave the English defender just 13 minutes of playing time across his final ten Serie A matches. With Sergio…
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has shared his goals for the year 2025, emphasizing a desire for personal growth and success with the club. Mbappe joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2024 after leaving Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent. Since his arrival, the French international has scored 12 goals across all competitions under manager Carlo Ancelotti. Speaking to Real Madrid TV on Tuesday, Mbappe expressed his determination for the upcoming year:”The goal is to be stronger, happier, and to win all the competitions Real Madrid is competing in. When you play for this club, you have a responsibility…
Manchester United are facing significant financial constraints heading into the January transfer window, with no available budget to strengthen their squad. To comply with Premier League Profitability and Sustainability Regulations (PSR), the club must first sell players before making any new signings. This puts manager Ruben Amorim in a difficult position as he navigates the need for squad improvements while adhering to financial limits. With a busy season underway, the inability to sign reinforcements could hinder the team’s goals in multiple competitions. As a result, the likelihood of player departures increases, as United will likely need to offload assets to…
The Premier League transfer window officially opened on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, offering clubs the opportunity to strengthen their squads for the remainder of the 2024/2025 season and beyond. Clubs will have until 11pm GMT on February 3, 2025, to complete their signings. The transfer window is also open for the other divisions of England’s football league system, and it follows the same schedule in France and Germany. However, the winter window opens on January 2 in Spain and Italy. In Spain, La Liga’s window will close at midnight local time on February 3 (11pm GMT, 6pm ET), while Ligue…
Nigeria international forward Sadiq Umar has expressed his frustration and relief as 2024 comes to a close, marking a challenging year for the Super Eagles striker. Despite recovering from a lengthy ACL injury that kept him sidelined for over a year, Umar has struggled for regular game time at Spanish side Real Sociedad. So far this season, he has played in just seven matches and has failed to score any goals. Umar’s dissatisfaction was evident in a New Year’s message shared on his Instagram account. Written in pidgin English, the post conveyed his exhaustion with being relegated to the bench…
Barcelona issued a new statement on Tuesday regarding their efforts to register Dani Olmo and Pau Victor ahead of the second half of the current season. The club is working to resolve the registration issue by selling VIP boxes and is reportedly awaiting approval from La Liga. Olmo, who joined Barcelona from RB Leipzig in 2024, and Victor, who was promoted to the first team, are both currently in limbo. “Barcelona confirms that it has submitted a new application for licenses for Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor to the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF),” the club’s statement read. The statement also…
West Ham United forward Michail Antonio has returned home after being discharged from the hospital following surgery on a broken leg sustained in a car crash. The 34-year-old was involved in the accident near Theydon Bois, Essex, on December 8 and was airlifted to a London hospital, where he underwent surgery for a severe fracture. Antonio is expected to be sidelined for at least a year as he focuses on his recovery. With his contract set to expire this summer, West Ham is reportedly considering an extension given the circumstances surrounding his injury. The club and its supporters have shown…
Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee was reportedly in tears after being substituted in the first half of Monday night’s Premier League match against Newcastle. The Dutch forward, a £36.5 million summer signing, was taken off in the 33rd minute with United trailing 2-0 at Old Trafford. His substitution was met with a roar from the home supporters as he walked off the pitch. Zirkzee picked up his coat from the bench and quickly left the touchline, heading down the tunnel. According to beIN Sports, the 22-year-old appeared visibly emotional, with tears in his eyes, after being jeered by sections of…